Demonstrations were being held in Bradford city centre and Girlington today to oppose the ongoing Israeli bombardment of Gaza.

The demonstrations (pictured) were organised by United 4 Palestine, an umbrella group of Christian and Muslim groups.

Veteran campaigner Karl Dallas, one of the organisers, said the campaigners were asking people to boycott companies that do business in Israel.

He said: “As well as the boycott of Israel, we are also going around the restaurants in Bradford urging them to use Palestinian olive oil in their cooking because olive oil represents 25 per cent of Palestinian agricultural exports.

“We were in Palestine in October picking olives, so that’s something very close to our hearts.”

Awais Hussain, 20, of Heaton, was among those taking part in today's demonstration.

He said: “It’s appalling what’s going on. The people who are dying are just innocent people.

“I want to help out as much as possible.”